2024 College Career Fair Season

It's time to start thinking about college career fair season! The following list, compiled with the help of our Career Service partners, highlights late Summer and Fall 2024 career fairs taking place throughout the Greater Dubuque region. Greater Dubuque Development staff are scheduled to attend any accentuated with a double asterisk to representation our Workforce Investors through AccessDubuqueJobs.com.

Opportunities are grouped by host institution and then listed in chronological order. Registration information is noted if provided. Please contact the hosting institution noted with your questions or to request more information.

If you are a hosting institution and have updated information, corrections, or additional listings to provide, please contact Mandi Dolson, Director of Workforce Recruitment & Retention at 563-557-9049 or mandid@greaterdubuque.org. 

University of Iowa
All Majors Career Fair**
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Iowa Memorial Union | 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA
Booth fees apply. Registration now open and more information available on Handshake. 

Engineering Career Fair
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Iowa Memorial Union | 125 N. Madison St., Iowa City, IA
In-person fair with focus on recruiting students interested in or pursing Engineering (Biomedical, Civil & Environmental, Chemical & Biochemical, Electrical & Computer, Mechanical, Industrial & Systems). Booth fees apply. Registration now open and more information available on Handshake. 

University of Northern Iowa
UNI Career Fair**
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. -  3 p.m.
McLeod Center | 2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, IA
Event will feature four sections held simultaneously at the McLeod Center. When registering, choose from one of the four industry sections: 
·      Law Enforcement & Government
·      Community & Healthcare
·      Business, Finance & IT
·      Engineering & Manufacturing
Booth fees apply. Registration now open and more information available on Handshake. 

Graduate & Professional School Fair
Friday, October 4, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:30 p.m.
Maucker Union Ballroom | 063 Sabin-Maucker, Cedar Falls, IA
This is a new fair at UNI to support students in their effort to apply and attend graduate/professional school.
Booth fees apply. Registration now open and more information available on Handshake. 

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Fall Career Fairs
3-day event that offers major-focused days. Employers can register for multiple days. Registration for all 3 events is now open and more information available online.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.**
For Accounting, Agriculture, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, Education Liberal Arts majors.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
For Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Environment and Conservation majors.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
For Computer Engineering, Compute Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Physical, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Technology Management, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Systems majors.
 
Iowa State University
Engineering Career Fair
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Scheman Building | 1805 Center Dr., Ames, IA
Wednesday, September 24, 2024 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Scheman Building and Hilton Coliseum | 1805 and 1705 Center Dr., Ames, IA
Focused on all Engineering and associated STEM majors.
Registration opens July 1st. Booth fees apply. More information online.

Business, Industry, and Technology Career Fair
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Coliseum | 1705 Center Dr., Ames, IA
Focused on relevant majors within Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Human Sciences.
More information online.

Design Conversations and Connections
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Focused on Design majors
Times and location not posted. Registration opens in August. More information available online. 

Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Day
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lied Recreation Athletic Center | 518 Beach Rd., Ames, IA
Focused on Agriculture and Life Sciences majors.
Registration will open in late July. More information available online.

People to People Career Fair
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Memorial Union | 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011
Focused on Human/Social Services, Health/Wellness, Government, Hospitality, and Events majors.
Registration will open in early July. More information available online.